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CW03 GWL

2003 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Bangor, Cymru (Wales) · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 123,926 miles on the clock, averaging 8,534 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CW03 GWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,534

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year606
Average per year8,534
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CW03 GWL 25k50k74k99k124k '06'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,926 miles
Since last MOT+606 miles
PASS
Mileage123,320 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,319 miles
Since last MOT+14,308 miles
PASS
Mileage109,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,758 miles
PASS
Mileage99,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,630 miles
PASS
Mileage92,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage88,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,219 miles
PASS
Mileage82,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,527 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage75,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,222 miles
PASS
Mileage70,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,656 miles
Since last MOT+25,402 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,874 miles
PASS
Mileage33,380 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,379 miles
Since last MOT+8,389 miles
PASS
Mileage24,990 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeCW — Bangor, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About CW03 GWL

What car is CW03 GWL?

CW03 GWL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bangor in 2003.

What is the mileage of CW03 GWL?

The last recorded mileage for CW03 GWL was 123,926 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CW03 GWL passed its MOT?

CW03 GWL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2018.

Is CW03 GWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CW03 GWL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CW03 GWL?

CW03 GWL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.